Massachusetts man charged in Plaza Street Pedestrian Crash (Update)

Ross Phifer, 82, of Massachusetts, has been charged with one count of reckless driving.

The charge stems from a Nov. 25, 2023, early morning crash in the area of the Leesburg Public Safety Center (65 Plaza Street NE) involving an adult male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. The preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle being driven northbound on Plaza Street NE by Phifer impacted the pedestrian who was crossing Plaza Street NE in an eastbound westbound direction in a marked crosswalk.

Phifer remained on-scene and cooperated with police. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The matter pends adjudication in the Loudoun County General District Court.

Original: Leesburg Police Seek Witnesses to Plaza Street Crash

The Leesburg Police Department Traffic Management Unit (TMU) is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred this morning.

On Nov. 25, 2023 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Leesburg Police Dispatchers received reports of a crash in the area of the Leesburg Public Safety Center (65 Plaza Street NE) involving an adult male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. The preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle being driven northbound on Plaza Street NE by an adult male impacted the pedestrian who was crossing Plaza Street NE in an eastbound direction in a marked crosswalk.

The driver remained on-scene and is cooperating with police. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

One lane of Plaza Street NE remained closed for a few hours this morning while officers conducted the investigation. We would like to thank the Virginia State Police for their assistance in conducting this crash investigation.

The crash remains under investigation by the Leesburg Police Department TMU. Anyone who witnessed the crash and who has not already spoken to law enforcement is asked to contact Officer T. Lotz at 703-771-4578 or at tlotz@leesburgva.gov.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.